Dear Friend,
I wanted to update you on my work over the past month, especially during the Shutdown. My staff and I are working for you during this shutdown and I’ve been out in the District visiting with local health clinics and patients impacted by the Republican policies that cut Medicaid, and those that will be impacted by rising health care costs. All the while, I’ve still been flying to the other Washington to address this healthcare crisis caused by Republican policies, and negotiating the reopening of the federal government.
Keeping it Local
Government Shutdown Resources
This government shutdown has serious impacts across the nation, hurting working families, damaging our economy, and jeopardizing our national security. My staff and I remain at work to help you, and wanted to share resources should you or a neighbor need support:
If you need support with a federal agency, please call my office at: 360-459-8514 or visit my website: https://strickland.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency/
AARP Retiree’s Forum
Spoke with several Thurston County residents about how Republican policies that attack healthcare are going to impact access to healthcare and nursing home care in Washington.
More from the South Sound
- Met with the new Thurston County Foodbank Executive Director to learn more about the foodbank is continuing to serve the community.
- Visited Bethlehem Baptist Church to provide a legislative update, and hear more about how the church finds innovative ways to serve their community.
- Stopped by the Sumner Community Food Bank for a tour – the food bank assists over 2,300 families, partners with 70 agencies to make sure the region has access to health food.
Updates from the Other Washington
Protecting Healthcare and Ready to Negotiate Across the Aisle
Republican House Speaker, Mike Johnson has yet to call the House back into session to reopen the federal government.
Other Legislative Updates
- Joined the Protecting Healthcare and Lowering Costs Act that would reverse healthcare cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including those to Medicaid, and permanently extend the ACA premium tax credits.
- Signed on to a letter led by Rep. Randall urging Speaker Mike Johnson to call back the House and negotiate with Democrats to extend the Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies that tens of millions of Americans rely on to access care.
Serving You
The Congresswoman and her team remain here to help you navigate these agencies, cut through the red tape, end delays, and much more. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (360) 459-8514 or contact us HERE. Please know that many federal agencies are closed so it may take longer than average for a response from a federal agency.
Grants Corner
Federal grants are typically awarded and available to non-profit organizations, city, county, state, and other local government entities. Opportunities for federal funding are competitive. For more information on federal grants, please visit grants.gov or call the office: 360-459-8514.
Upcoming grant opportunities include:
- Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service
- Farm to School Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service
- Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- National Fish Passage Program FY25: Department of Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, call my Lacey office at (360) 459-8514 or my D.C. Office at (202) 225-9740. For more updates, make sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow me on social media.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Strickland
Member of Congress